Subject Matter Experts and the Board of Examiners

BOARD OF EXAMINERS (BOE)

The Board of Examiners (BOE) is a group of volunteer subject-matter experts (SMEs) appointed by the ITEA Board of Directors to oversee the Test and Evaluation (T&E) Professional Certification Program. Meeting quarterly, the BOE is responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering the certification examinations in collaboration with psychometric experts.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring exam relevance and accuracy by maintaining and updating the examination blueprints to reflect current T&E knowledge and practices.

  • Developing and reviewing exam content to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and alignment with program standards.

  • Maintaining exam integrity through structured test construction and secure item management.

  • Evaluating reliability and validity of exam results using accepted professional testing standards.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Examiners, please contact the Professional Development Committee at Education@itea.org.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS (SMEs) & ITEM WRITERS

Test and Evaluation (T&E) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) play a vital role in developing and refining ITEA’s professional certification program. SMEs are drawn from across the T&E community—industry, government, and academia—representing diverse roles, locations, and areas of expertise.

Under the guidance of ITEA’s certification and examination specialists, SMEs contribute by:

  • Conducting a Job Task Analysis (JTA) to define the roles and responsibilities of T&E professionals.

  • Developing the Body of Knowledge (BOK) that outlines the key skills, knowledge, and abilities required in the field.

  • Writing and reviewing exam questions, participating in pilot testing, and supporting the Board of Examiners (BOE).

SMEs are selected based on their expertise, professional experience, and ability to contribute meaningfully. All participants must follow ITEA’s guidelines and maintain confidentiality and impartiality.

Interested in becoming an SME? Contact the Professional Development Committee at Education@itea.org